The ACR has committed to not only tell us about these changes, but offer multiple resources to help us make the leap to value-based care. In fact, whenever possible, ACR has hands-on resources to show us exactly how to do it.

This event offers value for clinicians who order radiology exams (e.g., internal medicine, pediatrics, and emergency medicine), radiologists and other medical imaging professionals, as well as quality officers, CMOs, CIOs, and CEOs, members of Practice Transformation Networks and other quality-based healthcare organizations.

These events and resources—made possible in-part through ACR’s R-SCAN™ and Imaging 3.0™ initiatives—are part of radiology’s seat at the table to impact health care reform. They also offer free CME opportunities for radiologists to help themselves and their practices make informed decisions as medicine transitions from volume- to value-based care.

I can’t urge you enough to take advantage of these resources (particularly the upcoming Chicago event). I would also be greatly interested in hearing how you and your practice are working to Be MACRA Ready.

Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR

Dr. McGinty is chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors. She is an expert in economics and a passionate advocate for quality imaging and its vital role in the delivery of health care.

Howard B. Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR

Dr. Fleishon is vice chair of the American College of Radiology Board of Chancellors. He is an expert in government relations and has a special interest in radiology leadership and management.